Hazardous and Other Wastes Amendment Rules 2023

The Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change has released draft notification on EPR for Used Oil under the Hazardous & Other Wastes (Management & Transboundary Movement) Amendment Rules, 2023 (02.05.2023) and added “Extended Producer Responsibility” for used oil.

As per this draft rules, (i) Producers, (ii) Collection agents, (iii) Recyclers, (iv) Used Oil importers have to register on EPR portal.

Responsibility of Producers. – The producers of base oil or lubrication oil shall be responsible for –

(1) Registration on the portal.

(2) Fulfilling extended producer responsibility targets as mentioned in this schedule.

(3) For the collection and transport of used oil, producers and other entities may make suitable arrangements as convenient to them including the formation of integrated used oil management systems by two or more producers.

(4) Provide the contact details such as address, email address, toll-free telephone numbers or helpline numbers to consumers(s) through their website or through advertisements or documentation so as to facilitate the process.

(5) Filing annual returns in the laid down form on the portal on or before 30th June following the financial year to which that return relates.

(6) Creating awareness through media, publications, advertisements, posters, or by any other means of communication.

Responsibility of Used Oil importer. – The Used Oil importers shall be responsible for-

(1) Registration on the portal.

(2) Fulfilling extended producer responsibility targets as mentioned in this schedule through the portal.

(3) Filing annual returns in the laid down form on the portal on or before 30th June following the financial year to which that return relates.

For more details, click on below given link.

Download – Hazardous and Other Wastes (Management and Transboundary Movement) Amendment Rules, 2023 – EPR for Used Oil

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